Tracheotomy

usgb/ˌtreɪkiˈɑːtəmi/
noun

A surgical procedure where a hole is made in the neck and into the windpipe to help someone breathe.

The doctor performed a tracheotomy to allow the patient to breathe more easily after the accident.
Visual representation of "tracheotomy" - A surgical procedure where a hole is made in the neck and into the windpipe to help someone breathe.

Often appears as...

  • perform a tracheotomy
  • tracheotomy procedure

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Medical Emergency

Used in urgent situations when patient's airway is blocked.

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After the fire, several people required tracheotomies due to smoke inhalation.
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Technical Term

A specialized word used by medical professionals, not in everyday conversation.

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The TV show featured a doctor explaining when a tracheotomy is necessary.
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Visual Impact

It may evoke strong visual imagery due to its nature as a surgical procedure.

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The novel described the character surviving thanks to an emergency tracheotomy.
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